Head Custodian - Full-time

Job Title:  Head Custodian
Reports To:  Building Principal and Director of Facilities
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Work Days:  260 day work calendar. Estimated work schedule 6:30am-3:00p (8.0 hours).  
Pay Range: $17.25-$22.25 per hour (based on experience) plus $0.10/hour per full-time employee on the Middle School Custodial Team. Offer also include School Board paid IMRF pension, paid vacation days, and benefits options are available. 
 
JOB SUMMARY
As our Head Custodian, you are the backbone of our school community. You'll lead a dedicated team to ensure our building isn't just a structure, but a sanctuary for growth. If you're someone who takes pride in ownership, enjoys problem-solving on the fly, and wants to lead with empathy and excellence, you belong here.

Duties include the supervision of employees, working with administration and staff and making decisions that affect the safety and well-being of students and staff. Applicants must have the ability to interact with fellow workers, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess reliable and dependable work habits. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Personally participate in all custodial activities.
• Supervise all custodial functions performed by building custodians.
• Oversee the set up and upkeep of all events in the assigned building.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the building.
• Perform cleaning as needed.
• Submit requisitions for supplies and equipment to the facilities director.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Report maintenance needs to be done by the facilities director.
• Check to see that all heating, cooling, refrigeration, freezers, plumbing, air-conditioning, electrical and mechanical systems are operating properly.
• Maintain compliance with fire-safety regulations, building ordinances, and playground safety requirements.
• Inspect the building for vandalism and structural damage.
• Responsible for safe work habits of the custodians.
• Maintain fire extinguishers and alarms in working order.
• Assist groundskeeper, general mechanic and HVAC personnel as needed.
• Because the Head Custodian is visible to the public, attire should be neat and clean, as the job will allow.  Hair and beard shall be neatly trimmed.  Clothing shall consist of long trousers and a shirt with sleeves, socks and shoes.  Clothing which is ragged, badly torn or contains offensive language or symbols is not allowed.  During the summer, when students are not in attendance, knee length trousers and short sleeve shirts are permitted.
• Other such duties as assigned by the building principal or supervisor.
• Coordinate staffing for various activities with the Director of Facilities.
• Remove snow and ice as necessary to provide a safe environment at all entrances of assigned property.
• Provide and maintain inspections of playgrounds for compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all areas.
• Observe district policies at all times.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Work a variety of hours in order to perform duties.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or District Administrative Staff. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance with similar work environment desirable.
• IL Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others and work in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
• Ability to read chemical labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Ability to favorably represent the District in manner and appearance
• Must be reliable
• Ability to operate, service and maintain equipment used custodial work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions year round..
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Requires climbing and balancing. Work in high places
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Occasionally perform work beyond a standard work week when workload requires.  The work environment is generally inside and outside on a school building campus  
 
OTHER
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.